First Nations Graduate Program 2027

Job Requisition ID: 40729 

Our First Nations Graduate Program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are ready to launch their career with meaningful, real-world experience in a leading professional services environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role from day one, designed to build capability, confidence and long-term career pathways. You’ll work on real client engagements while contributing to purpose-led initiatives that support Indigenous businesses and communities.

About the Program

As a First Nations Graduate, you will:

• Work on live client projects within your chosen service line
• Contribute to meaningful work that may support Indigenous businesses and community initiatives
• Build strong technical foundations aligned to your degree
• Develop core professional skills including communication, problem solving and stakeholder engagement
• Join a national network of First Nations professionals and allies

From your first week, you’ll be part of a team, contributing to real deliverables and gaining exposure to clients, senior leaders and complex business challenges.

Real Work. Real Responsibility.

As a Graduate, you may:

• Support client engagements through research, analysis and structured problem-solving
• Prepare reports, insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Build commercial understanding across industries

Structured Support & Cultural Mentoring

We understand that starting your career is a significant transition, and that culturally safe support matters.

Throughout the program, you will be paired with:

• An Indigenous Mentor within the business who provides cultural guidance, connection and leadership insight
• A Buddy in your team to support your day-to-day learning and workplace navigation
• A Coach who focuses on your development, performance conversations and long-term career progression

You’ll also have access to structured graduate learning, technical training and professional development workshops designed to accelerate your growth.

Community & Connectivity

As part of the program, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Connect with First Nations employee networks and leaders
• Engage in cultural initiatives and community partnerships
• Build relationships with peers nationally

We are committed to creating an environment where First Nations voices are valued and supported.

Career Pathways

This program is designed to provide long-term career opportunities.

You will gain exposure to diverse projects, industries and clients, building a strong foundation for progression within your service line and beyond. We are committed to supporting your growth into future leadership pathways.

Program Eligibility

Our First Nations Graduate Program is right for you if:

• You are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• You have completed (or are completing) an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• You are eligible to work in Australia
• Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

We’re seeking final year students or recent graduates (within 2 years) to join our graduate program.  As a bright, ambitious and hard-working student, you’ll also:  

• Be an excellent communicator and possess strong writing skills  
• Love being part of a team and working collaboratively  
• Be naturally curious and proficient at problem-solving

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on engaging and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating, and setting the standard, making a positive difference for our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether that means advancing, moving into something new, or even relocating across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with diverse experiences, gender identities, abilities, and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion, so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We support flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and a return to work support package.
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By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.